From “self-destruction” to successful exit: How Brett Henry turned MG Group around
Singular mission to build world’s best B2B hospitality marketplace amid Asian Century
Fresh from a successful exit in which he engineered the sale of Indonesia's MG Group to Creador, a South-east Asia private equity firm earlier this month, Brett Henry, president director and CEO, is a man with a [...]
OTAs: Game-changer or profit killer? Travel experts weigh in at ASEAN Tourism Forum
Who’s really winning in today’s online travel industry?
There’s no denying that Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) have reshaped the travel industry, serving as both an enabler and a challenge for hotels, airlines, and travellers. At a recent panel discussion at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025, held [...]
From Mallorca to the world: How Hotel Treats, nurtured by two couples, is going places with day experiences
Every startup has an interesting back story and Hotel Treats, the Scaleup Winner (People’s Choice) of the Global Startup Pitch 2024, is no exception.
It was founded seven years ago by two couples, who didn’t even meet in person until 18 months after starting the business. “We did everything [...]
ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025 spotlights sustainability and AI as Malaysia prepares for Visit Malaysia 2026
35.6 million and 147.1 billion. Keep these figures in mind as they are pivotal to Malaysia’s tourism industry as it gears up for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM 2026). Simultaneously, the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2025, held in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, from January 15 to 20, brought together over 1,000 dele [...]
10 travel insights that should be on your radar in 2025
Phocuswright just published Travel Forward: Data, Insights and Trends for 2025, a resource (available to everyone) which provides broadscale insights into the $1.61 trillion global travel market, offering essential data for understanding industry trends and growth.
Featuring highlights by segmen [...]
Private equity firm Creador acquires hospitality marketplace MG Group
B2B hospitality marketplace MG Group has been acquired by Creador, a Southeast Asia-based private equity firm for an undisclosed amount.
The acquisition sets up Indonesia-based MG Group, which claims to have a network of 350,000 accommodation suppliers and 8,000 buyers, for global expansion, a [...]
Key takeaways of the next generation | WiT Singapore 2024
From AI to evolving demographics, so much was discussed at WiT Singapore this year. The event kicked off the ‘Next Generation’ and gathered the brightest minds in travel, tech, and innovation to explore the future of travel and hospitality. Global leaders and industry giants got together to disc [...]
AI, sustainability, and piña coladas | Reviewing 2024 and prepping for 2025 (WiT Podcast)
2024 brought both promises and challenges to the travel industry, especially around sustainability, AI, and evolving traveller behaviors. As Timothy Hughes, Vice President of Corporate Development at Agoda, reflects on the past year, he offers insights that hint at what’s ahead in 2025. From the p [...]
Singaporeans prefer ‘rest and recharge’, Indonesians like adventure, study finds
Travel booking platform, Traveloka, in partnership with YouGov, has released a study called "Travel Redefined: Understanding and Catering to the Diverse Needs of APAC Travelers". Based on a survey of nearly 12,000 respondents across nine countries, the study highlights the evolving travel habits and [...]
Uncovering the real Korea: From Hanoks to Jang and Herbs, three entrepreneurs taking the Slow, deliberate path
While inbound numbers to Korea are not yet back to 2019’s level of 20 million, currently hovering at around 15-16 million, most of it is being fuelled by the huge interest in everything K – K-pop, K-drama and K-beauty – with travellers from Asia forming the majority of visitors.
But underne [...]
